Private Brands Operations – Undergrad Internship – Summer 2027

Lowes; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Lowe’s Housing Benefit

10% Associate Discount

Job summary

Lowe’s in Mooresville, NC invites you to join a 10-week Summer Internship Program focused on Private Brands operations and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. Based at our headquarters, you’ll collaborate with stores, distribution centers, and corporate teams to gain hands-on experience through real projects.

You’ll develop training material, support system adoption, perform UA testing, and help translate business needs into tech solutions, while building cross-functional partnerships

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Global Business or related field
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate training materials to drive global merch system adoption.
• Identify technology-driven solutions through customer feedback with cross-functional input from product development, packaging, quality assurance and trend & design teams in partnership with the Sr Manager.
• Conduct User Acceptance Training (UAT), data validation, reporting, and system performance analysis to support decision‑making.
• Assist with addressing issues and partner collaboratively on root cause.
• Prioritize and build timelines for product development and activation in collaboration with the Sr Manager.
• Ensure positive engagement by being a trusted partner and a key support for software implementation.
• Assist in project planning, tracking key milestones, and ensuring compliance with business requirements.
• Support user needs to enable smooth adoption of new tools and processes.
• Identify and manage the development of technology solutions, databases, metrics, reporting, and analytical tools for effective management of global merchandising while working with the Sr Manager.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Leadership experience

Lab tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up — we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Your Impact

As a Private Brands Operations Intern you will support systems impacting private brands and global sourcing, with a primary focus on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. The intern will work closely with internal and external users providing support and ensuring user adoption. This role will create and deploys training, conduct UA testing and ensure business needs are translated to technology implementation supporting efficient work. The Intern will also provide support in process and project management related to new product development process.

Summer Internship Program

Whether you’re starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe’s offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.

Our 10-week summer internship program (May 24th — July 30th) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You’ll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands‑on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.

To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:

• Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
• Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
• Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
• Push boundaries to discover what’s possible.

Do Your Best Work in Mooresville

This internship is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out, or get a check-up — we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

What You Will Learn

• Develop and facilitate training materials to drive global merch system adoption.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommends technology-driven solutions through customer needs and feedback to include cross-functional input from product development, packaging, quality assurance and trend & design teams in partnership with the Sr Manager.
• Conduct User Acceptance Training (UAT), data validation, reporting, and system performance analysis to support decision‑making.
• Assist with addressing issues and partners collaboratively on root cause.
• Prioritize and build timelines for product development and activation in collaboration with the Sr Manager.
• Ensure positive engagement by being a trusted partner and a key support for software implementation.
• Assist in project planning, tracking key milestones, and ensuring compliance with business requirements.
• Support user needs to enable smooth adoption of new tools and processes.
• Identify and manage the development of technology solutions, databases, metrics, reporting, and analytical tools for effective management of global merchandising while working with the Sr Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Global Business or related field
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in product testing, materials science, or design validation.
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications and engineering documents.
• Familiarity with lab tools and measurement devices is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Comfortable working in hands‑on environments such as lab or workshop settings.
• Experience in a leadership position at work or within a campus organization is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit
• 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit Lowe’s Benefits.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts, and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit ++Lowes.com++.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.